Personality

Question 1

Define personality

Answer 1

The sum total of an individuals characterisitcs, which makes them unique

Question 2

Describe the trait perspective of personality

Answer 2

Behaviour is the function of personality
All behaviour is inate / genetic
Behaviour is stable, enduring and consistant

Question 3

What two theories are associated with the trait perspective?

Answer 3

Eysencks personality types

Girdanos narrow band theory

Question 4

Describe Eysencks personality types

Answer 4

Extrovert : Mix well, outgoing, sociable, arousal builds slower
Introvert : Shy, arousal levels build quickly
Neurotic : Unpredictable, mood swings, stressful
Stable : Predictable, moods are constant, less stressful

Question 5

Describe Girdanos narrow band theory

Answer 5

Type A : Impatient, Competitive, high NACH, fast paced
Type B : Relaxed, less competitive, patient, low personal stress

These imply that everybody is predicable (but theyre not)

Question 6

Describe the social learning theory of personality

Answer 6

Copy, watch, imitate
Role model (signifiacnt other) reinforces
Behaviour is determined by the situation
No genetics

Question 7

Describe the interactionist theory of personality

Answer 7

Combination of trait + social

Traits determine behaviour, but can be modified by situations

Question 8

What three things are used to sports profile?

And what are the limitations of each individually?

Answer 8

Interviews : can be influenced by the interviewer
Questionnaires : May not be answered truthfully
Observation : Different observers have different views

Question 9

What are the main limitations of sports profiling?

Answer 9

The sample is generalised
Results are subjective
Stereotyping can occur
No evidence of an ideal sporting personality